Jasmine Scarf
As we tiptoe out of winter and creep softly into spring, stay warm, but not weighted down, with our lofty Jasmine Scarf. Each row you knit cultivates columns of caliper cables, like a budding vine, mimicking the world’s awakening.
Caught smack between the seasons, we picked our incredibly soft and gently rustic Flax Down, a beautiful blend of baby alpaca, extra fine merino and linen. In Heirloom White, these climbing cables glow with fresh life! Happy spring to all! -Laura
Update: New Color!
MAY 2016
Purl Soho welcomes six gorgeous new colors to our Flax Down palette! We used one, Rose Granite, to knit up our classic Jasmine Scarf. Complex and mysterious, the effect is absolutely intriguing!
Designed by Purl Soho designer, Laura Ferguson.
Share your progress and connect with the community by tagging your pics with #PurlSoho, #PurlSohoBusyHands, #PurlSohoJasmineScarf, and #PurlSohoFlaxDown. We can’t wait to see what you make!
Materials
- 3 (4) skeins of Purl Soho’s Flax Down, 43% baby alpaca, 42% extra fine merino, 15% linen. Each skein is 219 yards/ 100 grams; approximately 657 (876) yards required. We used the color Heirloom White. (NOTE: We no longer offer Flax Down, but choose from one of our other light worsted/dk weight yarns.)
- US 6 (4 mm), straight or circular needles
Gauge
24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Sizes
Short (Long)
Finished Dimensions: 9 ½ inches wide x 60 (80) inches long
Note
Stitch Multiple
This pattern works over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches. For example, 13 x 5 = 65; 65 + 9 = 74.
Pattern
Begin in Stockinette Stitch
Cast on 74 stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Row 1 (wrong side): Purl to end of row.
Row 2 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 two more times.
Continue in Stitch Pattern
Row 1 (wrong side): P6, [p1 wrapping yarn twice, p8, p1 wrapping yarn twice, p3] 5 times, purl to end of row. [10 stitches increased]
Row 2 (right side): K6, [drop twice-wrapped stitch off needle to front of work, k4, pick up dropped stitch and knit it, slip 4 stitches purlwise with yarn in back (wyib), drop twice-wrapped stitch off needle to front of work, slip the same 4 stitches back to left-hand needle, pick up dropped stitch and knit it, k7] 5 times, knit to end of row. [10 stitches decreased]
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until scarf measures 59 (79) inches from cast-on edge, or until approximately ¾ of an inch shy of desired length.
Continue in Stockinette Stitch
Row 1 (wrong side): Purl to end of row.
Row 2 (right side): Knit to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 one more time, then repeat Row 1.
Bind off knitwise.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and gently wet block.
I would love to somehow figure out how to make a hat with this pattern to go with the beautiful scarf…I’m not very talented at that.
Hi Eirraca,
Thanks for writing in! There is not a matching mat and mitts pattern. We have not attempted this stitch in the round, however, Laura the creator of this lovely scarf commented earlier that she thought she saw a hat with these same (or similar) caliper cables on Ravelry. We don’t know the name of it, but we think it’s out there.
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Thank you for the reply, I will try to look for it!
You could certainly knit the rectangle, stitch the ends together and draw the top closed, or knit a flat top circle and sew it in. It would be beautiful!
I think the same pattern can be used in the round. Just do the double yarn over in a knitting row. I would start in the round and then decrease first in the stitches worked in stikinette and then you reduce from 8 to 6 in the pattern. And then you close it 🙂
Very well video done on jasmine design scarf.
Love this pattern. I am deciding on color. Is Grapefruit Pink a bright pink?
Thank you.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for writing in! I would say that Pink Grapefruit is a pinky orangey color that is on the brighter side but is not neon or extremely bright. The orangey tones make it a warmer pink!
I hope that this helps!
Cassy
Is the Flax Down yarn soft? The yarn looks heavenly but I wonder does the linen make it a bit scratchy ?( which I have found linen to be)
I would like to make this in the yarn recommended if it is as luxurious as it looks.
Thank you.
Hi Celeste,
Thanks for reaching out! I don’t find that the linen in Flax Down is scratchy at all! The baby alpaca and extra fine merino are both incredibly soft, and the linen adds just a bit of rustic texture and drape. We think Flax Down is a pleasure to work with and wear!
I hope that helps and that you give it a try!
Best,
Julianna
Hi there. I’m about to do this beautiful scarf and wanted to know if the yarn you’re using is quite thin compare to the size 6 needles ?
Let me know, cheers !
Hello Magali,
Thank you for reaching out! We used our Flax Down for this project. We recommend using a US6-US8 needle for this particular yarn so it works well with this project. This projects calls for a gauge of 24 stitches per 4 inches in stockinette stitch, so it works best with a DK weight yarn.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
Marilla
Hi can I easily use your season alpaca for this? If so how should I modify this beautiful pattern? Thank you
Hello Brigitte,
Thank you for reaching out! I think that this scarf would be beautiful in Season Alpaca. Because Season Alpaca is a bit smaller than Flax Down you will just want to go down in needle size and up on cast on to achieve the right texture. The most important thing to remember is that the pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions!
Warmly,
Marilla
Hi, I’m a beginning knitter. I have read that the edges of often curl in while knitting scarves. Is that something that happens with this stitch? Also, could it be remedied by adding a knit the first stitch and purl the last? I’ve heard of something like that. Thank you for such a beautiful pattern. I’m looking forward to making it!
Hello Nancy,
Thank you for reaching out! As you can see in the photos there is a bit of curling. though this small amount of curling is part of the design. There is sometimes more dramatic curling as you knit it, but this is relaxed afeter you block your scarf. You could certainly play around with adding a border to your scarf, I would recommend knitting up a small swatch to make sure you like the look of it before jumping in.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi! I am almost finished with this scarf, but I was wondering what bind off method would suit this pattern best?
Hello Jillian,
Congratulations on being almost done with your beautiful new scarf! For this scarf we just did a Basic Bind off knitwise.
I hope this helps and let us know if you have any further questions.
Happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hello I hope you are still checking out the comments! This patten is gorgeous and I’m finishing one scarft. I like this yarn so much and what is another pattern you’d recommend with this yarn? Thanks!
Hugo
Hello Hugo,
Thank you for reaching out! I’m happy to hear how much you enjoyed knitting up this scarf. I think that both our Broken Garter Stitch Scarf and our Reversible Stripes Scarf would be lovely knit up in our Flax Down.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Can the jasmine scarf pattern be altered to be a smaller width and how would I do that! It is do beautifully but I prefer a narrower scarf
Thank u
Hello Marianne,
Thank you for reaching out! You can easily create a smaller version of this scarf. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74. The first step is to decide how wide you would like your scarf to be and then you can go from there!
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there
I am planning on knitting this for my niece who loves the design. In order for the sides/edges of the scarf not to roll in would you recommend an icord edge? Number of people on ravelry said the edges do curl in quiet a bit. Thanks so very much for your reply. Greets from Switzerland. Bee
Hi Brigitte,
Thanks for reaching out! While we find that a good blocking takes care of the curling edges, you could certainly add an i-cord or a small border of seed stitch if you prefer!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Could this be altered to be wider and shorter to be a baby blanket?
Hi Nicole,
Thanks for reaching out! Absolutely! For your cast on, you will want to use a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74. Once you know how wide you want your blanket, you will multiple the stitches per inch included in the gauge above (24 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch or 6 stitches per inch) by the the width of the blanket and pick a cast on that works with the above multiple. Please note that the cables will pull in, here we lost 2 inches from the original gauge. I would assume a loss of a little less than half an inch per cable repeat.
As for the length, you will repeat Rows 1 and 2 until scarf measures approximately 3/4 inches shy of desired finished length!
I hope that this helps!
Cassu
Hello, love the look of this scarf, however I’m wondering if perhaps there is a typo. If I follow your pattern at the end of the first continuing to stich row I’m only left with 3 stitches to purl instead of 6. What am I doing wrong? Thank you
HI Cherry,
Thanks for writing in! You are doing nothing wrong! The lovely pattern has a three stitch border on either side! The stitch pattern for the caliper cable is 10 stitches wide and then there are 3 stitches between each caliper cable (these are also included at the beginning and the end of the rows). So if you were going to make a scarf that had just 3 repeats of the cable, the lay out would look a bit like this….
3 edge stitches, 3 stitches to separate cables, 10 cable stitches, 3 stitches to separate cables, 10 cable stitches, 3 stitches to separate cables, 10 cable stitches, 3 stitches to separate cables, 3 edge stitches
This would be 48 stitches which is 13 x 3 = 39 + 9 = 48 stitches.
So for row 1, the P6 at the beginning of the row includes both the edge stitches and the stitches that generally separate the cables while the end of the row should P3 but you have just purled the previous for stitches for a total of 6 as you see at the beginning of the row.
I hope that this helps clear things up!
Cassy
I downloaded this but its in French, can I get an English version.
Hello Neina,
Thank you for reaching out! I’m not sure what could be happening here, did you download the pattern from our website? This sounds like it could be a computer setting? I will e-mail you a pdf copy just to be sure you get it!
warmly,
Marilla
I’d love to knit this scarf, it’s very beautiful. Thank you so much for all the beautiful pattens you share.
I’m a continental knitter. The tutorial seems very clear, but the yarn coming from the right is really confusing for my brain. I hope that the written pattern will be more helpful.
I’m a slow knitter and a scarf like this would take forever if I used such a thin yarn. Do you think that the pattern would look nice in a slightly heavier yarn?
Hi Mia,
Thanks for the kind words! I do think you will have an easier time with the written instructions as a continental knitter, but if you run into any problems, do let us know. This stitch can look lovely in a wide variety of yarn weights! I would suggest knitting a gauge swatch in pattern on needles an appropriate size for the yarn you select to make sure you are happy with it, but I am sure it will turn out wonderful in whatever weight yarn you choose!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi, I’ve started this scarf using worsted weight yarn (pure wool) and US size 7 needles. So far, the triangular looking sections of the scarf (caused by the double wrapping) look looser and less tidy than yours. Do you think it’s the wool I’ve chosen or is there a way to knit more tightly to ensure a perfect, tidy look? Or do you think it looks tidier once it is longer and can hang off the needles more (not sure if the needles are causing it to bunch more and look looser) Thanks!
Hello Becky,
Thank you for reaching out! I suspect that once your scarf is longer it will start to look less loose. We also blocked our scarf which helps the scarf to look more uniform. Good wool also blooms when it is blocked which will change the look of it as well. You could always knit up a little swatch and then block it to see how it comes out.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Hi there! This scarf is absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing! I’m new to knitting and would love to know if there is a way to make this into an infinity scarf without a huge seam?
Thank you,
Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
Thanks for reaching out! Unfortunately, we do not have instructions for working this stitch in the round. I will, however, pass your suggestion along to the design team!
Best,
Julianna
What # does this yarn come under for fine or bulky, and how many ounces or yards in a skein? Thank you!
Hello Shirley,
Thank you for reaching out! Our Flax Down yarn is a DK/Light Worsted or a #3 yarn and it is 100grams/ 3.5 ounces.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
Does this pattern have holes, like a lace, or are the slanted stitches more dense?
Hello Victoria,
Thank you for reaching out! There are no holes, but rather bars of slipped stitches slanted over other stitches.
I hope this clarifies things for you and happy knitting!
-Marilla
How do you think this pattern would do with your Cashmere Merino Bloom? I have 3 skeins and am trying to knit down my stash…
Hi Megan,
Great question! I think Cashmere Merino Bloom would be an excellent substitution for Flax Down! I would still recommend knitting a gauge swatch, but it should come out to the same stitches per inch as Flax Down, and it has almost exactly the same yardage, so you will have enough to knit the smaller size.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Love this pattern! But I need a yarn that is not fuzzy, what would you recommend?
Hello Patty,
Thank you for reaching out! I think this pattern would be beautiful knit up in our Understory yarn.
Happy knitting,
Marilla
I’m making the jasmine scarf out of a beautiful alpaca DK weight yarn my son-in-law brought me directly from Peru. I have six, 50-gram balls so will need to add several new balls to the project before I’m finished. With this pattern, what do you think is the best way to add a new ball without interfering with the pattern? Thank you!
Kris
Hi Kris,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend adding the new balls of yarn using your usual method (we have a tutorial on Adding a Ball of Yarn if you aren’t sure how!) one or two stitches from the edge of the scarf so that it will be in the stockinette columns and will not get in the way of the special stitches.
I hope that helps!
Julianna
How do I get a copy of this pattern? I would hate to buy this beautiful yarn without a pattern. Thank you, Vee
Hi Vivian,
Thanks for reaching out! You can find the free pattern in the blog post above at any time! If you want to print a copy or save it as a PDF, on a desktop version of the site, you will find a “print” icon in the right column just below the date and tags. If you’re on a mobile version of the site, you will find a “print” icon below the pattern and above the comments.
Follow the easy on-screen instructions to delete whichever parts of the pattern you don’t want to print or save. For example, you may decide to shorten the pattern by omitting certain images or the list of materials. To remove images, click the drop down next to the image icon and change from 100% to 0%.
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Hi! If I were to use a yarn that called for a needle size of 6mm (US 10), what size needles should I be using for this pattern? I currently have a pair of 5mm (US 6) needles, would they be okay?
Hello Phantom Rose,
Thank you for reaching out! If you have a yarn that requires a US10 needle it’s gauge will sadly not work with this scarf. If you want to use this yarn you will need to use a US 10 and not cast on as many stitches. This pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74.
I hope this helps and happy knitting!
-Marilla
I actually love the way the scarf curls in. It some how adds to the lovely, soft rambling nature of the design. Just like how Jasmine vine rambles along. It’s very lovely. I just hope my finished garment will look as lovely.
Hello, I’ve purchased 24 skeins of flax down in vintage celadon. My plan is to make a large blanket. Can you suggest the number of stitches to cast on, and tell me what the dimensions would be for the blanket? And what size cable do you suggest using? Thanks very much!
Hi Olga,
Thanks for writing in, and what a lovely idea! You have enough yarn to knit a 76″ by 60″ blanket, and you will need to cast on 592 stitches. This is quite wide, so you will probably need a 47″ or 60″ long circular needle.
I hope that helps, and please do let us know how it turns out!
Julianna
Hi – I have some 4ply sportweight wool yarn. Would I be able to use it for this pattern? I can give it a try but if it’s a definite no, that would be good to know please.
Thanks! The video guide you did looks very helpful.
Hi Danielle,
Thanks for writing in! Our Flax Down is equivalent to an 8 ply or DK weight yarn, which is heavier than a 4 ply yarn, but that doesn’t mean the stitch pattern wouldn’t look just as lovely in a lighter weight yarn! I would recommend trying a swatch in pattern using a needle size that is appropriate for your yarn to see if you are happy with it. If so, you can multiply your stitches per inch by the desired width of your scarf and round to the nearest multiple of 13 plus 9 stitches to determine how many stitches to cast on!
Happy knitting!
Julianna
Thanks Julianna! I’ll give it a go.
How would I knit this in the round?
Hi Lisa,
Thanks for writing in! We have not attempted this stitch in the round, however, Laura the creator of this lovely scarf commented earlier that she thought she saw a hat with these same (or similar) caliper cables on Ravelry. We don’t know the name of it, but we think it’s out there.
I hope that this helps!
Best
Jessica
I made a mistake any need to rip back several rows. Any tips on how to do this in the best way? Thank you!
Hi Jennifer,
This stitch is a little tricky but I’ve got some tips for you. If you only have a row or two to go back, the safest way to do it would be to backwards knit (tink) to a right side row after the mistake. When you get to the double YO loop, don’t worry about it. It will get sorted out when you undo a wrong side row.
If there are more rows than you would like to tink, take the work off the needles and undo the work to the mistake. Carefully put your scarf back on the needles then backward knit past the mistake to the next RS row. Backwards knitting a couple of rows will help you catch any stitches that you missed and will guarantee that they are mounted in the right direction.
I hope this helps!
Happy knitting,
Oscar
I am starting this pattern and cast on the 74 stitches and am ready to start the pattern. I don’t understand the symmetry if the pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 +9 stitches. If you purl 6 stitches and then do the pattern repeat 5 times, you are left with 5 stitches to purl at the end. According to the pattern instructions, you start the next row by knitting 6 stitches, knitting the last 5 purl stitches from the prior row and one stitch of the pattern and consequently shifting the pattern rows. Is this correct or should I be casting on 75 stitches to make it symmetrical on both sides?
Hi Ruth,
Thanks for reaching out! The pattern is correct, and you should be casting on 74 stitches and then working the stitch pattern from there! Our Jasmine Scarf: Techniques tutorial is very helpful if you have any more questions going forward!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
Hi there! I have a heavier alpaca yarn beautifully scrumptious I’d like to use. It’s category 5 and size 9 needles. If I adjust and cast on 48 stitches (39+9) will that work? Thanks! It’s my practice scarf. I have crocus bud coming in the mail this week!
Hi Kristine,
Thanks for reaching out! That sounds great! Yes 48 stitches (39+9) will be great, as long as you keep the stitch multiple of 13 + 9 stitches you will be good to go!
Please let us know how this turns out!
All the best,
Gianna
Good morning! I cannot help myself and buying the yarn to make this scarf…however, I am much more partial to a cowl. I see the comments about not testing this in the round, but figured I could connect it when done?
Any other recommendations to make this into a cowl?
Thanks so much! <3
Hi Janna,
Thanks for reaching out! I know what you mean, this is such a tempting and beautiful scarf! Due to the complexity of the stitch pattern I agree that it wouldn’t be the best to join it in the round since we don’t have written instructions for that, I think seaming it up would be the best option! You can always adjust the cast on to knit a wider swath of fabric and a shorter length and then seaming it up so that the stitch pattern stays vertical! Just keep in mind this pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74, so you can adjust the width from there!
I hope this helps and please let us know how this turns out!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I have knitted 2 of these scarves and they are gorgeous! I would like to knit a hat with the same yarn. I know there isn’t a matching hat pattern, but could you recommend a hat pattern that would be appropriate for this yarn?
Thank you!
Hi Judy,
Thanks for reaching out! Since Flax Down is a light worsted/dk weight, there are a few hat patterns that would work perfectly! I would recommend out Classic Ribbed Hat, Watch Cap, or our Classic Brioche Hat! Any of these should work out great but I do recommend working a gauge swatch before beginning to insure you are consistent with the pattern!
Warmly,
Gianna
Was the original photo (white scarf) knitted in flax down. The new new brown does not look as soft and ‘fuzzy’. I am looking to recreate that exact original scarf – its glorious!
Hi Haley,
Thanks for reaching out! Yes, for the white version of the scarf we used Flax Down in Heirloom White!
Warmly,
Gianna
I’ve fallen hard for this pattern but need to convert it into a cowl as the giftee prefers them to a scarf. I’d do it flat then graft. How much yarn do you recommend?
FYI almost finished #1 of 3 Botanical Wraps, looking at the baby camel which arrived last week. I’m addicted to your yarn!
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for reaching out and for your kind words! I am so glad to hear that you are a fan of our yarn and patterns! I would love to help you! Would you be making this cowl to be a once around or twice around the neck fit?
Looking forward to your response!
Warmly,
Gianna
What less expensive yarn is suitable for this scarf ? THANK YOU.bB
Hi Barbara,
Thanks for reaching out! I would recommend using our Good Wool, BROOKLYN TWEED Arbor or WOOLFOLK YARN Far! Any of these would be a great option for this pattern, but I always recommend working a gauge swatch prior to beginning whenever using a different yarn than the pattern to insure you are consistent!
I hope this helps and please let me know if you have any more questions!
Warmly,
Gianna
Hi,
I absolutely love this pattern and thinking of adapting this into a sweater. Would you have any objections in me doing so? Please let me know 🙂
Hi Pooja,
Thanks for reaching out! I think this stitch would be lovely for a sweater! If you do so please keep us updated with how it turns out!
Happy knitting!
Gianna
I think the calculation for the stitches should be a multiple of 10 plus 12. You would still have 72 stitches that way but it would be 6 sets instead of five. That’s how I got the pattern to work for me.
Hi Mackenzie,
Thanks for reaching out! The stitch multiple correct and should work as written. I think the problem maybe you should have cast on 74 stitches. This pattern should be worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, 13 x 5 = 65 and then 65 + 9 = 74, not 72.
I hope this clears things up!
Gianna
Hi,
I’m starting this project. I feel I risk losing the stitch that I let fall off the needle. Am I doing something wrong? Maybe this pattern is a little bit tricky for my level of knitting.
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! You aren’t doing anything wrong, letting the stitch fall off the needle can be a bit intimidating! I would recommend using a removable stitch marker or a cable needle to hold the stitch for added safety.
Warmly,
Gianna
Is it possible to knit this scarf in a smaller size?
Hi Janice,
Thanks for reaching out! You can certainly knit this scarf in a smaller size! Just be sure to keep in mind this stitch pattern is worked over a multiple of 13 + 9 stitches, for example, 13 x 5 = 65. 65 + 9 = 74.
I hope this helps!
Gianna
Hi,
I’m trying to find out the length of the scarf in your samples. (Also for the one knit with the Rose Granite).The pattern says to knit with 4 skeins, but also gives two different length options (60 and 80″).
If you don’t have that information, do you happen to know what is the size of the mannequin in the photos, and whether the scarf is wrapped once or twice- looking at the white as well as the Rose Scarf on the real model?
Enquiring minds want to know!
Hi Natalie,
Thanks for reaching out! That is a great question, the Rose Granite version is the 60″ and the Heirloom White version is the 80″ version. After looking into our records, I found that for the 60″ you will only need 3 skeins (657 yards). I have updated the pattern to reflect this change!
Warmly,
Gianna
Bought 3 skeins of flax down steel blue when I visited NY a few years ago and just started knitting this scarf. It’s going to be beautiful!! However, I modified the pattern to make it wider and need to purchase another skein and cannot locate it. Any plans on restocking Flax Down Steel Blue? Thank you!!
Hi Elaine,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m so sorry to say that we’re discontinuing Flax Down! While we loved this yarn, not everybody else felt the same way, so we’ve had to make the sad decision to stop producing it. We hope you can understand, and apologies for the inconvenience!
All the best,
Lili
Hi Elaine
I know this comment is from April but maybe I can help. I was disappointed when I saw that this yarn was discontinued. So I went to Ravelry and found that people had it in their stashes for sale. I purchased 4 skeins from someone. I believe I saw the color that you want for sale . I hope this helps !
Theresa
I just ordered several skeins of different colors in Hedgerow and am wondering if that yarn would be good for this project. I don’t normally think of anything tweed(ish) as super soft but since Hedgerow is a combo of merino wool, cashmere, and silk, it should be soft enough for a scarf, right?
Hi Christie,
Thanks for writing in. Hedgerow would be perfect for the Jasmine Scarf! You’re right, because of its fiber content, it will not be itchy like regular wool. While it’s not exactly a “fluffy” soft type of yarn, since the texture of the spin is very nubbly, the fiber itself is not scratchy at all. Hope this helps!
All the best,
Lili
This is a beautiful pattern — thank you for making it available!
I do have a question — I’m knitting this for a friend and I’m getting some laddering where the stretched stitches come together in the middle of the herringbone portions. My guess is that this comes from the fact that when I knit the double wrapped (stretched) stitches, the yarn balloons out behind the receiving (for lack of a better word) needle, beyond what seems required to make the stitch stretch for the pattern. Is there any way to avoid this laddering effect?
Hi Christina,
Thanks so much for writing in! It sounds like this might be related to your knitting tension. Laddering occurs when there isn’t enough slack to carry the dropped twice-wrapped stitches across the 4 stockinette stitches. You could try wrapping those purl stitches three times instead of two to see if that helps. Let us know if you have any other questions!
All the best,
Cat
This is good advise. I was searching for a comment that has this same issue. I also found myself in this particular laddering situation in the middle of the herringbone-part. Though I do knit very loose (accoring to the wool shop here in the Netherlands). But I am going to give it another go with this advice. I already was on the way for some rows but did not like the laddering so pulled it all out again… :S Thanks!
Confused about the pattern, seems the rows don’t match up. I’m just trying this out with a little sample piece (and a different yarn).
As far as I can tell: at the end of the repeating part in row 1 where it says P3 doesn’t match /align up with row 2 where it says to K7 between these repeating columns. I got it to work by either replacing P3 (row 1) with P7 and then K7 in row 2 as in the instructions; or then keeping P3 in row 1 but changing K7 to K3 in row 2.
Am I the only one having this issue?
Hi Karoliina,
Thanks for reaching out. I can confirm that the pattern is correct as written, and I’d be happy to help explain how the two rows line up! The k7 in Row 2 aligns with half of the p8 (so, 4 stitches) in Row 1 plus the p3! After you knit the first dropped stitch (the one that was a twice-wrapped purl on Row 1), you then slip the next 4 stitches (these are half of the p8 from Row 1). Then, you drop the next twice-wrapped purl stitch, slip those 4 stitches back onto your left needle, and knit 7. This k7 then covers the 4 stitches you just slipped back onto your left needle, plus the next 3, which were the p3 from Row 1. Since you’ve dropped the twice-wrapped purl and knit it earlier in the row, this stitch is no longer separating the p8 from the p3, so the k7 extends all the way to the end of the p3!
I hope this helps clarify things, and please let me know if you have any other questions.
All the best,
Lili